Civilization: Beyond Earth expansion Rising Tide goes under the sea

Space-based Civilization spin-off Beyond Earth is getting an expansion that lets you colonise the oceans of alien worlds.

Old school expansion packs seem to be enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment, as developer Firaxis announces an underwater-themed upgrade for last year’s Civilization: Beyond Earth.

The original game was basically Civilization on another planet, but as ever it mostly ignored the ocean and its contents. In Rising Tide though you’ll be able to explore and colonise above and under the waves, as well as taking advantaged of a newly expanded diplomacy system.

Also being added are four new factions, including nomadic explores descended from wealthy Middle Eastern… Read the full story